CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 203.07
Mississippi · Lamar County · 1,488 residents · 0.398 sq mi
Notable rankings
#15lowest short commute in MS#1122 US12.9 min#22highest density in MS3,739/sq mi#39lowest young in MS27.8 yrs#67highest high poverty in MS40.1%TRACT SHAPE · Lamar County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 203.07 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,853. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 40.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Lamar County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,488
+3%since 2020
from 1,439 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,739 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 3,616 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.8
−3%since 2020
from 28.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,853
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,447 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,673
+36%since 2020
from $20,400 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
−33%since 2020
from 0.464 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
Other services5.1%
Public administration5.1%
Retail trade4.7%
Information3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$964
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $852 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(769)
Black38.4%(553)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(84)
Diversity Score70.4%(1,012)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50%(744)
Black43.5%(648)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(79)
Diversity Score69.7%(1,037)
Diversity Score
70
−1%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.9 min
−53%since 2020
from 27.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
36.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
Female
63.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,488 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $41,853 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $964 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 40.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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